Irvington Livestock Auction KY

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Frankfort, KY    Thu Jan 17, 2013    USDA-KY Dept of Ag Market News                

United Producers. Inc., Irvington Livestock Auction (cattle weighed at time 
of sale)

Receipts: 83  Last Week:  152 Last Year:  63

Compared to last week, Feeder Heifers were steady, Steers were not tested.  
Slaughter Cows were 2.00 to 3.00 lower and Bulls 2.00 to 3.00 higher.

   Feeder Steers:  Not tested.
   Holstein Steers:  Not tested.

   Feeder Bulls:  Medium and Large 1-2  800-900 lbs 107.00-110.00. 

   Feeder Heifers:  Medium and Large 1-2  200-300 lbs 140.00-155.00; 300-400 lbs 
134.00; 400-500 lbs 129.00; 500-600 lbs 129.00; 800-900 lbs 100.00. 

   Slaughter Cows:
       Percent Lean    Weight     Average Dress    High Dress     Low Dress
Breaker     75-80    1300-1500    67.50-71.50      76.00-78.00
Boners      80-85    1200-1375    62.00-65.50      66.50-67.00
Lean        85-90    1000-1275    43.00-48.00         57.50

   Slaughter Bulls:            
Yield Grade    Weights     Average Dress    High Dress       Low Dress 
    1-2       1495-1765    88.00-92.00      94.00-98.50      84.50-85.50

   Bred Cows:  Medium and Large 1-2 cows 6-10 years old 3-5 months bred 730.00-
1070.00 per head.

This report reflects prices of the majority of cattle with a USDA grade, weight, 
and sex on this sale date.  This report does not represent all animals at the 
sale on that date.

Source:  USDA-KY Dept of Ag Market News Service, Frankfort, KY
         Bobby Smith, Market Reporter
   Alex Tolbert, OIC 502-564-0290 xtn 238
         24 Hour Toll Free Market Report 1-800-327-6568
         www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SV_LS176.txt


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